All three feature 3.2 MP Full HD CMOS sensors and DIGIC DV III processors, as well as a 3in touchscreen interface.

They also feature the in-camera Story Creator app, which provides budding Spielbergs with guidance on how to arrange their clips into the best order for the story they're trying to tell – be it a wedding ceremony or a holiday.

Also filtering down from higher-end models are seven Cinema Look filters, which apply an in-camera digital grade to your footage.

The Legria HF R38 and HF R36 both feature Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling you to upload clips directly to YouTube and Facebook, as well as syncing up with iOS devices using the Movie Uploader app.